I had the luxury of being home with Steven, Samuel and Amaya for 8 1/2 of the last 10 days. It makes going back to work tomorrow very difficult, especially knowing that after this work week I go to LA for 5 days. Balance is a work in progress.

We’re starting to reach new milestones. Amaya is soooooooo close to rolling from back to belly. She can’t quite figure out how to get over her arm but she’s right there. And we’re starting to see some stranger danger! When I’m out alone with all 3 it can be troublesome but there’s also something amazing about witnessing a baby stop crying just because you picked him up. There was even one time that Steven was perfectly content until I walked into the room and then he cried until I held him. I hope I can always appreciate my babies needing me, even when it’s inconvenient. It’s just so special to be the one to make things all better.

I will admit that one of the best parts of having 3 babies is taking pictures of them together, especially now that they’re actually starting to notice each other. And being home afforded me tons of dress up and photo opportunities. (Though I’ll admit there are days when I get the kids dressed and leave Megan with a request for photos. Moms who work outside of the home need to delegate sometimes!)

This was formal wear in honor of Uncle Austin & Aunt Dena’s 3rd anniversary. The boys look like they’re going to the office and Amaya looks like she’s going out to have some FUN!

Steven, Amaya and Samuel.

Amaya trying on her FIRST PAIR OF SHOES! May there be many more to follow. 🙂

If you have the pleasure of waking up with the babies in the morning, this is an example of what greets you. Makes the early morning hours sooooooo worth it.

On Tuesday, Megan needed to run out to a dentist appointment so I came home from work and had the opportunity to witness a super secret triplet meeting formerly known as tummy time. In all seriousness, I cannot wait for the day I really do interrupt a super secret triplet meeting.

Initially, Steven really lagged behind Samuel and Amaya with tummy time. Now he’s totally holding his own which is a good reminder that I can’t compare milestones. Or, if I do compare, it shouldn’t be for anything more than mere observation. They’ll all get where they’re going in their own time.

Our first 4th of July!! I did not plan accordingly and get any sort of officially coordinating red, white and blue but I think this gets the job done. Happy babies celebrating America’s independence.

We had the very special treat of a visit from Aunt Ouize, Nancy and Abe for the 4th, all the way from DC! A perfect way to spend the day.

See all these babies being cared for? At one point, everyone was inside and I was out on the deck with my eyes closed. I think it’s the most relaxed I’ve been in months.

Amaya is developing a love of books early.

Grandma Sunshine with her kids and grandkids!!

The time at home gave me an opportunity to snap some photos of Megan with Steven, Samuel and Amaya.

Loooooooooove this one.

It seems Steven gets his share of sleeping on us!

New outfit for Amaya courtesy of cousin Charlie’s hand me downs! Thank you, Charlie!

Amaya is on the move! She has decided she does not like the confines of her boppy. She’s a girl on the move (possibly on the way to Albuquerque, her daddy says). We get her on the floor as often as possible but sometimes situations, like eating, dictate the boppy and she makes a break for it as soon as as she can.

This is much better.

And eeeeeeeven better!

It gets cold in the house sometimes, but we’re prepared!

Totally random but I want to mention that we’re still logging what Steven, Samuel and Amaya eat each day. We’ll probably keep it up until they’re all sleeping through the night. So far, only Amaya has earned that distinction. Thank you, Amaya!

And finally, Amaya making a break for it. Again.